Welcome to my 17 days to make a difference page!!!
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22/07/09
Day 1What did I do?Today I helped my mum set-up the fish tank. I put the sand in the tank and added the water. It got really dirty and I had to get the water out and scoop out the sand. I helped rinse out the sand until it was clean. I helped cook dinner and I loaded the dishwasher.Which Virtue/s did I use?Today I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped my mum cook dinner and load the dishwasher.I used the virtue thoughtfulness when I saw how stressed my mum was and helped her set up the new fish tank.Who did I help?I helped my mum.A comment from myself
I think I did really well today for my first day. I am really looking forward to see what other ideas I would come up with.
23/07/09
Day 2What did I do?Today I made my dog a cushion/bed to sleep on or rest on. I conserved energy to help the environment. I helped cooked dinner and I cleaned up after myself.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue kindness because I was kind to my dog and made her a cushion. I showed the virtue helpfulness when I helped my my cook dinner. I displayed the virtue responsibility because I am responsible for cleaning up after myself.I am also responsible for looking after the environment.Who did I help?I helped my dog by making her nice and cosy. I also helped my mum by making dinner and tiding up after myself so my mum doesn't have to worry about anything. I helped the environment by saving energy.A Comment From MyselfToday was day 2 and I thought I was lost for ideas. I proved myself that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. Although I do not get rewarded, I get the reward of feeling happy and satisfied. It's also great to see how happy my dog was with the new cushion/bed. She tried to make herself comfortable on it and she slept with half of her body off the cushion/bed.
24/07/09
Day 3What did I do?Today I cooked spaghetti bolognese for dinner for the entire family. I cleaned up after I cooked and loaded the dishwasher. I fed the pets and helped my mum groom my dog. At school today I gave a piece of refill for the spelling test to a classmate. I conserved electricity again today.Which virtue/s did I use?Today I showed the virtue of responsibility. I was responsible because I am responsible to look after my dog and classmate. I am also responsible for helping at home.Who did I help?Today I helped a classmate by giving them a piece of refill, I helped the world by conserving energy and I also helped my mum cook dinner and groom my dog. A comment from myself:I feel pretty good about what I did today. Like all the other days,I didn't get rewarded but that's not important. It's great to see that my mum doesn't have to be as stressed.Clip of the day:
25/07/09
Day 4What did I do?Today I helped my mum by grating the cheese for her. This saved her a lot of time. I also tested the nitrite and PH level for the new fish tank to see if the tank was cycled yet. I added 3 fishes to see if they will survive as the results of the tests showed that it is normal.I conserved electricity today again. I also made a cup of tea for my mum & dad today!Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness because I helped my mum test the tank and get it up and going. I used the virtue kindness when I made a cup of tea each for my mum and dad. I was responsible by conserving electricity to help save the world.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping her test the new tank. I also helped my mum & dad by making them a cup of tea. I helped the world by conserving electricity.A comment from myself:I think I did well today because I don't usually make tea for my parents and they were happy. Clip of the day:
This is the same story as the one on day 1. It is longer and written in another person's point of view and a different form.
26/07/09
Day 5What did I do?Today I helped cook dinner for the family and I tidied up my room. I conserved electricity again and I helped load the dishwasher. I did my homework without my mum asking so she doesn't have to stress about me.Which virtue/s did I use.I used the virtue responsibility by doing my homework without being asked. I am responsible for making sure my homework is completed on time and is perfect. I am also responsible for helping the environment, I did this by conserving electricity. I used the virtue thoughtfulness by being thoughtful and helped my mum cook dinner and load the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum and the world. I helped my mum cook dinner so that she can relax and chill out for a while. I also helped her load the dishwasher and almost forgot to put dish washing powder inside the dishwasher. I helped the world by conserving electricity and I helped my mum by doing my homework without her asking.A comment from myself:I think I did pretty well today. I am not sure what I should do for tomorrow.
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27/07/09
Day 6What did I do?Yesterday I saved electricity, that's why I couldn't go on the computer yesterday. I also went to bed without my mum telling me to, that made her happy.I also made my bed in the morning and loaded the dishwasher.Which virtues did I use?I used the virtue caring when I cared for the environment and gave up my computer time. I used the virtue responsibility when I went to bed without being asked and made my bed.I used the virtue helpfulness when I loaded the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum by saving her time and loaded the dishwasher and made my bed. I helped the world by saving energy.A comment from myselfI think that a did pretty well today. My mum is feeling less stressed these days which makes our whole family happy. I like to think that I helped the environment.
Clip of the day
28/07/09
Day 7What did I do?Today I walked everywhere I went to save fuel and to help reduce the amount of pollution.( Except for this morning my mum drove me to school.) I also made my bed and I did things without being asked. I helped my mum load the dishwasher and I helped her cook dinner.I helped feed the house pets and I vacuumed the house.I also helped walk the dog.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue caring when I walked everywhere I went. (except for this morning when my mum drove me to school.) I used the virtue responsibility because I was responsible for feeding the pets, making my bed, loading the dishwasher and vacuuming the house.I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped walk the dog.Who did I help?I helped my mum by doing heaps of chores for her. I helped the environment by walking more to help reduce pollution.A comment from myself:I did well today as I don't usually walk to places. I don't really enjoy doing chores but you got to do what you got to do.
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29/07/09
Day 8 What did I do?Today my mum and I went shopping and I helped her carry her bags. I tidied up my room and I helped establish the new tank. It is now 90% completed. We had to heat the water, transfer water from the old tank to the new tank and helped test the nitrite and PH level to see if everything is okay. I helped my brother by being quite as he has a test coming up and needs to study.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue consideration when I was quite for my brother. I showed the virtue tidiness when I tidied my room. I was helpful when I helped my mum carry her shopping bags, I was also helpful when I helped my mum establish the tank.Who did I help?I helped my mum and I helped my brother. My brother was probably happy because he stresses during exam/test times and gets grumpy sometimes. My mum likes me tidying my room because she says it makes her feel calm and relaxed. My fishes are probably happy now that they are in a better tank with a better filtration system.A comment from myself:I think I did okay today because my mum said that I was sort of in her way when I was 'helping' her establish the new fish tank. If my brother fails, he can't blame me anymore and say that I was noisy.
Clip of the day
30/07/09
Day 9What did I do?Today I woke up really early compared to when I usually wake up. My mum appreciated it because I made my own breakfast and that saved my mum heaps of time because she is always really busy in the morning. Today I didn't ask for anything so that my mum can have a break from looking after me. I helped acclimate the new fishes to the tanks. I helped look after the fishes when they were in the car. I helped feed all the house pets and helped groom my dog.I added some water conditioner to the new tank.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped acclimate the new fishes to the tank. I was responsible when I fed the pets and groomed my dog. I showed the virtue courtesy when I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I was also responsible when I woke up early so that my mum doesn't have to be as busy in the morning.Who did I help?I helped my mum by letting her have less to worry about. I helped my mum by feeding the fish and making my own breakfast. I didn't ask for anything today so my mum doesn't have to be as busy. I helped my fish by adding some water conditioner to help relieve them from stress. I helped my mum acclimate the new fishes to the tanks.A comment from myself:Today was a pretty busy day. I found it hard to not ask for anything from my mum. I now realize how often I ask her to do stuff for me! It was also hard waking up early because I like sleeping in. I don't usually groom my dog but my mum asked me to so I did. It usually takes my mum an hour to groom her but I only groomed her for 15 minutes.
Clip of the Day:
31/07/09
Day 10What did I do?Today I was sick in bed, I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I conserved energy, I didn't forget to turn off lights after using them. I helped fix the filter in the new fish tank because it stopped working.I feed all the house petsWhich Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue courtesy when I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I was helpful when I helped fix the filter. I showed responsibility when I conserved energy.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping her fix the filter. I helped my mum by not asking for anything. I helped the world by conserving energy.A comment from myself:I think I did well today because I was sick and had a bad headache. It was easy to conserve energy since I was in bed most of the day.
Clip of the day:
1/08/09
Day 11What did I do?Today I made chocolate pudding for the whole family for desert. I helped set-up the new bed for my brother by staying out of the way, that was all my parents wanted me to help them with. I did all my homework without being asked and I helped clean the fish tank.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped clean the fish tank. I showed the virtue responsibility when I did all my homework without being asked. I was kind when I made chocolate pudding for the family. I displayed the virtue consideration when I stayed out of the way.Who did I helpI helped my mum by helping her clean the tank. I also helped her by doing my homework without asking. I helped my family by baking desert for them.A comment from myself:Cleaning the fish tank for me turned out to be a disaster. I took out the vacuum thing and I started sucking out the water and the dirty stuff with the vacuum thing. I put the other end of the tube into a bucket. As I worked, I realized that the tube had fallen out of the bucket and all the water was all over the carpet. I helped soak up the water and then I continued my job.
Clip of the day:
2/08/09
Day 12What did I do?Today I vacuumed up the house and then I conserved energy. I made lunch for the whole family. (Except my dad, he ate lunch at church.) I made Chicken Carbonara. I helped load the dishwasher and I helped set up the dining table.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped vacuum the house, cooked lunch, load the dishwasher and set up the dining table. I was responsible for looking after our world so I conserved electricity.Who did I help?I helped the world and I helped my mum. My mum doesn't have to be as busy anymore and is not as stressed.A comment from myself:I think I did pretty well today because our vacuum cleaner stinks and I had to live with smelling it. I liked cooking lunch.
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3/08/09
Day 13What did I do?Today at rock climbing, I spent most of my time belaying people rather than climbing. I feed all the house pets today. I listened to the adults at rock climbing and didn't mess about. I helped groom my dog and tidied her up.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue consideration when I listened to the adults at rock climbing. I was helpful by belaying people and in return got sore hands. I was responsible when I helped my mum feed all the house pets.Who did I help?I helped all the adults at rock climbing by listening to them. I helped Rachel, Suzie and Jenny by belaying them. I helped my pets and my mum by feeding all the house pets.A comment from myself:Belaying people is quite fun, but after a while, it hurts your hands. I don't usually remember to feed my dog in the morning but this morning I did!
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4/08/09
Day 14What did I do?Today I helped my mum vacuum the house. I helped set-up the dining table and then I massaged my mum. I practised my speech without my parents asking me to.Which virtue/s did I use?
I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped my mum vacuum the house. I was also helpful when I helped set up the dining table. I was nice when I massaged my mum. I showed responsibility when I practised my speech without being asked because it's my responsibility to make sure that I know my speech well.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping set up the dinning table, massaging her and vacuuming the house.A comment from myself:I was really tired today after the road-race so I didn't do anything big today.
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5/08/09
Day 15What did I do?Today I made my own lunch for school. I helped make my dad's lunch for work. I helped look after my dog today by grooming her, feeding her, and I put her in her bed.Which virtue/s did I use?I was helpful when I helped make lunch for my dad and I. I was responsible when I looked after and cared for my dog.Who did I help?I helped my mum by making lunch for my dad and I so she doesn't have to be as busy. I helped my dog by looking after her and treated her with respect.A comment from myself:Today I enjoyed doing my 17 days to make a difference. I enjoyed it because I like spending time with my dog and spoiling her.My dog Angel:Clip of the day:
6/07/09
Day 16What did I do?Today I made chocolate chip muffins with icing on top for the family. I saved petrol by walking to places where I needed to go to. ( Except for this morning, it was cold so my mum drove me to school.) I helped walk my dog today. I loaded the dishwasher.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue thoughtfulness when I made my family some chocolate chip muffins. I was helpful when I loaded the dishwasher and helped loaded the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum when I helped her walk the dog and load the dishwasher. I helped my family by making them chocolate chip muffins.A comment from myself:Today is my 2nd to last day for 17 days to make a difference. I enjoyed baking muffins for the family. What I didn't like about baking the muffins is washing all the equipment it used!
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7/08/09
Day 17What did I do?Today I helped the environment by conserving electricity. I helped load the dishwasher and I did everything without askingWhich virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue responsibility when I did everything without asking. I was also responsible when I helped conserve electricity. I was helpful when I helped load the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped the environment by conserving electricity. I helped my mum by loading the dishwasher and doing everything without being asked.A comment from myself:Today is my last day. I feel happy and sad at the same time. I am happy that I made it all this way and that I've helped people. I am sad that it has ended, but I suppose I can always help people without doing 17 days to make a difference.
10/08/09
ReflectionWhat was your task?My task was to help people and make their life easier for 17 days. I needed to state which virtues I used, who I helped and a comment from myself.What was it's purpose?The purpose was to help people and to practise citizenship and make a positive difference in our community.How did you feel about 17 days to make a difference and why?At first I was really enthusiastic about 17 days to make a difference. After about I few days, I slipped behind and I started becoming a bit slack. I think that my enthusiasm slipped away because it was like a compulsory thing that I HAD to do and I just made it like a daily schedule. Overall I quite enjoyed 17 days to make a difference because when you help people, you're not only making them happy, but it makes you happy as well.How much effort out of 10 did you make?I think that I would get 8 out of 10 for my effort because sometimes I would get tired and just do what I did and then I would leave the rest for later.What did you learn about citizenship by doing 17 days to make a difference?I learn't that being a good citizen makes you feel good about yourself. It helped the people around you and when they are happy, you are naturally happy.If you did 17 days to make a difference again, what would you do differently?I would change the way I displayed what I did and the virtues I used. I would TRY to do things not just in my house but helping people around the world, for example donating to charity and putting old clothes in the clothing binHow will you apply what you've learn't in the future?
I can carry on doing good deeds so that the people around me can be happy and when they are happy they will make me happy. I've learn't that helping people makes you feel good about yourself and the best reward you could ever get is knowing that you did well.
Date
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22/07/09
Day 1What did I do?Today I helped my mum set-up the fish tank. I put the sand in the tank and added the water. It got really dirty and I had to get the water out and scoop out the sand. I helped rinse out the sand until it was clean. I helped cook dinner and I loaded the dishwasher.Which Virtue/s did I use?Today I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped my mum cook dinner and load the dishwasher.I used the virtue thoughtfulness when I saw how stressed my mum was and helped her set up the new fish tank.Who did I help?I helped my mum.A comment from myself
I think I did really well today for my first day. I am really looking forward to see what other ideas I would come up with.
23/07/09
Day 2What did I do?Today I made my dog a cushion/bed to sleep on or rest on. I conserved energy to help the environment. I helped cooked dinner and I cleaned up after myself.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue kindness because I was kind to my dog and made her a cushion. I showed the virtue helpfulness when I helped my my cook dinner. I displayed the virtue responsibility because I am responsible for cleaning up after myself.I am also responsible for looking after the environment.Who did I help?I helped my dog by making her nice and cosy. I also helped my mum by making dinner and tiding up after myself so my mum doesn't have to worry about anything. I helped the environment by saving energy.A Comment From MyselfToday was day 2 and I thought I was lost for ideas. I proved myself that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. Although I do not get rewarded, I get the reward of feeling happy and satisfied. It's also great to see how happy my dog was with the new cushion/bed. She tried to make herself comfortable on it and she slept with half of her body off the cushion/bed.
24/07/09
Day 3 What did I do?Today I cooked spaghetti bolognese for dinner for the entire family. I cleaned up after I cooked and loaded the dishwasher. I fed the pets and helped my mum groom my dog. At school today I gave a piece of refill for the spelling test to a classmate. I conserved electricity again today.Which virtue/s did I use?Today I showed the virtue of responsibility. I was responsible because I am responsible to look after my dog and classmate. I am also responsible for helping at home.Who did I help?Today I helped a classmate by giving them a piece of refill, I helped the world by conserving energy and I also helped my mum cook dinner and groom my dog. A comment from myself: I feel pretty good about what I did today. Like all the other days,I didn't get rewarded but that's not important. It's great to see that my mum doesn't have to be as stressed.
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25/07/09
Day 4What did I do?Today I helped my mum by grating the cheese for her. This saved her a lot of time. I also tested the nitrite and PH level for the new fish tank to see if the tank was cycled yet. I added 3 fishes to see if they will survive as the results of the tests showed that it is normal.I conserved electricity today again. I also made a cup of tea for my mum & dad today!Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness because I helped my mum test the tank and get it up and going. I used the virtue kindness when I made a cup of tea each for my mum and dad. I was responsible by conserving electricity to help save the world.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping her test the new tank. I also helped my mum & dad by making them a cup of tea. I helped the world by conserving electricity.A comment from myself:I think I did well today because I don't usually make tea for my parents and they were happy.
Clip of the day:
This is the same story as the one on day 1. It is longer and written in another person's point of view and a different form.26/07/09
Day 5What did I do?Today I helped cook dinner for the family and I tidied up my room. I conserved electricity again and I helped load the dishwasher. I did my homework without my mum asking so she doesn't have to stress about me.Which virtue/s did I use.I used the virtue responsibility by doing my homework without being asked. I am responsible for making sure my homework is completed on time and is perfect. I am also responsible for helping the environment, I did this by conserving electricity. I used the virtue thoughtfulness by being thoughtful and helped my mum cook dinner and load the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum and the world. I helped my mum cook dinner so that she can relax and chill out for a while. I also helped her load the dishwasher and almost forgot to put dish washing powder inside the dishwasher. I helped the world by conserving electricity and I helped my mum by doing my homework without her asking.A comment from myself:I think I did pretty well today. I am not sure what I should do for tomorrow.
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27/07/09
Day 6What did I do?Yesterday I saved electricity, that's why I couldn't go on the computer yesterday. I also went to bed without my mum telling me to, that made her happy.I also made my bed in the morning and loaded the dishwasher.Which virtues did I use?I used the virtue caring when I cared for the environment and gave up my computer time. I used the virtue responsibility when I went to bed without being asked and made my bed.I used the virtue helpfulness when I loaded the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum by saving her time and loaded the dishwasher and made my bed. I helped the world by saving energy.A comment from myselfI think that a did pretty well today. My mum is feeling less stressed these days which makes our whole family happy. I like to think that I helped the environment.
Clip of the day
28/07/09
Day 7What did I do?Today I walked everywhere I went to save fuel and to help reduce the amount of pollution.( Except for this morning my mum drove me to school.) I also made my bed and I did things without being asked. I helped my mum load the dishwasher and I helped her cook dinner.I helped feed the house pets and I vacuumed the house.I also helped walk the dog.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue caring when I walked everywhere I went. (except for this morning when my mum drove me to school.) I used the virtue responsibility because I was responsible for feeding the pets, making my bed, loading the dishwasher and vacuuming the house.I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped walk the dog.Who did I help?I helped my mum by doing heaps of chores for her. I helped the environment by walking more to help reduce pollution.A comment from myself:I did well today as I don't usually walk to places. I don't really enjoy doing chores but you got to do what you got to do.
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29/07/09
Day 8 What did I do?Today my mum and I went shopping and I helped her carry her bags. I tidied up my room and I helped establish the new tank. It is now 90% completed. We had to heat the water, transfer water from the old tank to the new tank and helped test the nitrite and PH level to see if everything is okay. I helped my brother by being quite as he has a test coming up and needs to study.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue consideration when I was quite for my brother. I showed the virtue tidiness when I tidied my room. I was helpful when I helped my mum carry her shopping bags, I was also helpful when I helped my mum establish the tank.Who did I help?I helped my mum and I helped my brother. My brother was probably happy because he stresses during exam/test times and gets grumpy sometimes. My mum likes me tidying my room because she says it makes her feel calm and relaxed. My fishes are probably happy now that they are in a better tank with a better filtration system.A comment from myself:I think I did okay today because my mum said that I was sort of in her way when I was 'helping' her establish the new fish tank. If my brother fails, he can't blame me anymore and say that I was noisy.
Clip of the day
30/07/09
Day 9What did I do?Today I woke up really early compared to when I usually wake up. My mum appreciated it because I made my own breakfast and that saved my mum heaps of time because she is always really busy in the morning. Today I didn't ask for anything so that my mum can have a break from looking after me. I helped acclimate the new fishes to the tanks. I helped look after the fishes when they were in the car. I helped feed all the house pets and helped groom my dog.I added some water conditioner to the new tank.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped acclimate the new fishes to the tank. I was responsible when I fed the pets and groomed my dog. I showed the virtue courtesy when I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I was also responsible when I woke up early so that my mum doesn't have to be as busy in the morning.Who did I help?I helped my mum by letting her have less to worry about. I helped my mum by feeding the fish and making my own breakfast. I didn't ask for anything today so my mum doesn't have to be as busy. I helped my fish by adding some water conditioner to help relieve them from stress. I helped my mum acclimate the new fishes to the tanks.A comment from myself:Today was a pretty busy day. I found it hard to not ask for anything from my mum. I now realize how often I ask her to do stuff for me! It was also hard waking up early because I like sleeping in. I don't usually groom my dog but my mum asked me to so I did. It usually takes my mum an hour to groom her but I only groomed her for 15 minutes.
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31/07/09
Day 10What did I do?Today I was sick in bed, I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I conserved energy, I didn't forget to turn off lights after using them. I helped fix the filter in the new fish tank because it stopped working.I feed all the house petsWhich Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue courtesy when I didn't ask for anything from my mum. I was helpful when I helped fix the filter. I showed responsibility when I conserved energy.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping her fix the filter. I helped my mum by not asking for anything. I helped the world by conserving energy.A comment from myself:I think I did well today because I was sick and had a bad headache. It was easy to conserve energy since I was in bed most of the day.
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1/08/09
Day 11What did I do?Today I made chocolate pudding for the whole family for desert. I helped set-up the new bed for my brother by staying out of the way, that was all my parents wanted me to help them with. I did all my homework without being asked and I helped clean the fish tank.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped clean the fish tank. I showed the virtue responsibility when I did all my homework without being asked. I was kind when I made chocolate pudding for the family. I displayed the virtue consideration when I stayed out of the way.Who did I helpI helped my mum by helping her clean the tank. I also helped her by doing my homework without asking. I helped my family by baking desert for them.A comment from myself:Cleaning the fish tank for me turned out to be a disaster. I took out the vacuum thing and I started sucking out the water and the dirty stuff with the vacuum thing. I put the other end of the tube into a bucket. As I worked, I realized that the tube had fallen out of the bucket and all the water was all over the carpet. I helped soak up the water and then I continued my job.
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2/08/09
Day 12What did I do?Today I vacuumed up the house and then I conserved energy. I made lunch for the whole family. (Except my dad, he ate lunch at church.) I made Chicken Carbonara. I helped load the dishwasher and I helped set up the dining table.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped vacuum the house, cooked lunch, load the dishwasher and set up the dining table. I was responsible for looking after our world so I conserved electricity.Who did I help?I helped the world and I helped my mum. My mum doesn't have to be as busy anymore and is not as stressed.A comment from myself:I think I did pretty well today because our vacuum cleaner stinks and I had to live with smelling it. I liked cooking lunch.
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3/08/09
Day 13What did I do?Today at rock climbing, I spent most of my time belaying people rather than climbing. I feed all the house pets today. I listened to the adults at rock climbing and didn't mess about. I helped groom my dog and tidied her up.Which Virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue consideration when I listened to the adults at rock climbing. I was helpful by belaying people and in return got sore hands. I was responsible when I helped my mum feed all the house pets.Who did I help?I helped all the adults at rock climbing by listening to them. I helped Rachel, Suzie and Jenny by belaying them. I helped my pets and my mum by feeding all the house pets.A comment from myself:Belaying people is quite fun, but after a while, it hurts your hands. I don't usually remember to feed my dog in the morning but this morning I did!
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4/08/09
Day 14What did I do?Today I helped my mum vacuum the house. I helped set-up the dining table and then I massaged my mum. I practised my speech without my parents asking me to.Which virtue/s did I use?
I used the virtue helpfulness when I helped my mum vacuum the house. I was also helpful when I helped set up the dining table. I was nice when I massaged my mum. I showed responsibility when I practised my speech without being asked because it's my responsibility to make sure that I know my speech well.Who did I help?I helped my mum by helping set up the dinning table, massaging her and vacuuming the house.A comment from myself:I was really tired today after the road-race so I didn't do anything big today.
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5/08/09
Day 15What did I do?Today I made my own lunch for school. I helped make my dad's lunch for work. I helped look after my dog today by grooming her, feeding her, and I put her in her bed.Which virtue/s did I use?I was helpful when I helped make lunch for my dad and I. I was responsible when I looked after and cared for my dog.Who did I help?I helped my mum by making lunch for my dad and I so she doesn't have to be as busy. I helped my dog by looking after her and treated her with respect.A comment from myself:Today I enjoyed doing my 17 days to make a difference. I enjoyed it because I like spending time with my dog and spoiling her.My dog Angel:
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6/07/09
Day 16What did I do?Today I made chocolate chip muffins with icing on top for the family. I saved petrol by walking to places where I needed to go to. ( Except for this morning, it was cold so my mum drove me to school.) I helped walk my dog today. I loaded the dishwasher.Which virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue thoughtfulness when I made my family some chocolate chip muffins. I was helpful when I loaded the dishwasher and helped loaded the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped my mum when I helped her walk the dog and load the dishwasher. I helped my family by making them chocolate chip muffins.A comment from myself:Today is my 2nd to last day for 17 days to make a difference. I enjoyed baking muffins for the family. What I didn't like about baking the muffins is washing all the equipment it used!
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7/08/09
Day 17What did I do?Today I helped the environment by conserving electricity. I helped load the dishwasher and I did everything without askingWhich virtue/s did I use?I used the virtue responsibility when I did everything without asking. I was also responsible when I helped conserve electricity. I was helpful when I helped load the dishwasher.Who did I help?I helped the environment by conserving electricity. I helped my mum by loading the dishwasher and doing everything without being asked.A comment from myself:Today is my last day. I feel happy and sad at the same time. I am happy that I made it all this way and that I've helped people. I am sad that it has ended, but I suppose I can always help people without doing 17 days to make a difference.
10/08/09
ReflectionWhat was your task?My task was to help people and make their life easier for 17 days. I needed to state which virtues I used, who I helped and a comment from myself.What was it's purpose?The purpose was to help people and to practise citizenship and make a positive difference in our community.How did you feel about 17 days to make a difference and why?At first I was really enthusiastic about 17 days to make a difference. After about I few days, I slipped behind and I started becoming a bit slack. I think that my enthusiasm slipped away because it was like a compulsory thing that I HAD to do and I just made it like a daily schedule. Overall I quite enjoyed 17 days to make a difference because when you help people, you're not only making them happy, but it makes you happy as well.How much effort out of 10 did you make?I think that I would get 8 out of 10 for my effort because sometimes I would get tired and just do what I did and then I would leave the rest for later.What did you learn about citizenship by doing 17 days to make a difference?I learn't that being a good citizen makes you feel good about yourself. It helped the people around you and when they are happy, you are naturally happy.If you did 17 days to make a difference again, what would you do differently?I would change the way I displayed what I did and the virtues I used. I would TRY to do things not just in my house but helping people around the world, for example donating to charity and putting old clothes in the clothing binHow will you apply what you've learn't in the future?
I can carry on doing good deeds so that the people around me can be happy and when they are happy they will make me happy. I've learn't that helping people makes you feel good about yourself and the best reward you could ever get is knowing that you did well.